Vagary Definition

vāgə-rē, və-gârē

vagaries

noun

An unpredictable development or change of circumstances.

The vagaries of mountain weather; the vagaries of business travel.

American Heritage

An odd, eccentric, or unexpected action or bit of conduct.

Webster's New World

An odd, whimsical, or freakish idea or notion; oddity; caprice.

Webster's New World

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Other Word Forms of Vagary

Singular:

vagary

Plural:

From Latin vagārī to wander from vagus wandering

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Latin vagus (“wandering").

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